When Lorcana was announced, no one expected it to succeed the way it has. A Disney card game doesn’t sound like something that would have a place in such a saturated market like the TCG (trading card game) market, but the reality is different. People love Disney characters, and there is a niche to be filled among an audience more interested in a family collectible game than a purely competitive one, like most other games. This has undoubtedly led to its success, making a place for itself among the giants of its genre.
Now comes a new Lorcana collection called Ursula’s Return. As the name suggests, Ursula, the evil sea witch queen from The Little Mermaid, has returned and wants to take over Lorcana. Only the players can stop her, making it their mission to unite heroes and villains to thwart her plans.
Since the protagonist is a villain, that means there have to be heroes. That’s why the types of cards gain prominence. Now we are going to see more types of allies, with princes, princesses, kings, queens, mentors, and mentresses having a special importance. This translates into new abilities that activate with each other, thanks to the synergies that exist between the different types of characters. Therefore, in this collection, it will be more important than ever to consider the class of our allies.
Another major change is that, for the first time, there will be cards from one of Disney’s most beloved contemporary films. Because now the Madrigal family will join the game, with Encanto cards being a very important part of the collection. There will be a special emphasis on the Enchanted cards.
In fact, Ursula’s Return will come with two starter decks for those who want to get into the game. That’s why one of them will be entirely dedicated to the Madrigal family. Priced at €19.99, it’s an Amethyst and Amber deck. With a slower and more methodical approach, with this deck you’ll want to work with the synergies that exist within the family, ensuring that everyone works together to achieve their goals. Something we know is not always easy with the Madrigals.
But as we said, there are two starter decks. The second one is a Sapphire and Steel deck, where the protagonist is Anna from the movie Frozen, aided by Hercules. A deck based on brute force, trying to accelerate the game as much as possible in its favor, and managing to gain an advantage over the opponent in this way. Also costing €19.99, the deck includes a life counter, damage counters, the rules of the game, a small playmat, two foil cards, and an extra booster pack. Something that makes these decks the perfect way to get into the game.
However, you may be more into board games. And Ursula’s Return offers you exactly that. Illumineer’s Quest Deep Trouble contains three decks, two for players and one for Úrsula, where two players will have to face Úrsula to prevent her from taking over Lorcana. Customizable, the intention is for it to be infinitely replayable, as well as allowing up to four players to play. It’s a good place to start if you want to play in multiplayer mode.
All this enhances the game’s more family-oriented approach. By facilitating casual and multiplayer gameplay, Lorcana is the perfect game for those who want to get into card games and don’t know how, as well as for all Disney lovers and their characters. However, thanks to its depth, it also has a very interesting competitive edge.
If you are interested in Ursula’s Return, you’re in luck, because you don’t have to wait to delve into her attempts to dominate Lorcana. The new collection is already available in specialized stores since May 17th, while it will arrive on May 31st to general stores. With starter decks, booster packs, boxes, and its own board game, Ursula’s Return is the perfect place to get into Lorcana if you haven’t done so already. So, if you want to dive into Lorcana, just head to your nearest specialized store.